. Review of reviews and world's work. m sharing the duties ofthe executive branch of the government withthe maker of modern Mexico. The nomination of Corral was preceded bythe adoption of amendments to the constitutionof Mexico providing for the office of vice-presi-dent and extending the presidential term fromfour to six years. The organization that nom-inated him is made up of men in touch with theDiaz administration in various sections of therepublic. The constitutional changes and theconvention were preliminary steps in the planconceived by Diaz for settling the question ofpresidential suc
. Review of reviews and world's work. m sharing the duties ofthe executive branch of the government withthe maker of modern Mexico. The nomination of Corral was preceded bythe adoption of amendments to the constitutionof Mexico providing for the office of vice-presi-dent and extending the presidential term fromfour to six years. The organization that nom-inated him is made up of men in touch with theDiaz administration in various sections of therepublic. The constitutional changes and theconvention were preliminary steps in the planconceived by Diaz for settling the question ofpresidential succession, a question that has beenparamount in Mexico for a number of plan includes his temporary retirementfrom the presidency during the course of thecoming term, in order that Corral, left largelyto his own resources, may have the opportunity of demonstrating his executive ability, and inorder that the people of Mexico may becomeaccustomed to the idea of a new ruler. If Diazlive,—and the physical and mental vigor which. PRESIDENT DIAZ, OF MEXICO. he now displays gives promise of many addi-tional years,—this detail will be carried out, hislong-cherished desire to travel through the UnitedStates and European countries being made theexcuse for his retirement. During the time thatDiaz continues actively at the head of govern-mental affairs, Corral will study the executivelessons under his tutorship, and at the end ofsix years should be particularly fitted to take upand carry on his work. If Diaz die, the vicepresidential arrangement will provide for suc-cession in a logical way, and will, it is believed,reduce to a minimum the danger of politicalupheaval. To understand fully what the passing of Diazmeans to Mexico, it is necessary to understandsomething of what he has accomplished, and THE SUCCESSOR OF DIAZ IN THE MEXICAN PRESIDENCY. 199 how absolutely he controls the affairs of hiscountry. Before Diaz, there was chaos ; sincehis advent, there has been order. He ga
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